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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,993.74, 431,974.45 and 88,313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,993.74, 431,974.45 and 88,313.58 is: 132,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,993.74 : 431,974.45 = 88,313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,993.74/431,974.45 = 88,313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,993.74x = 431,974.45 × 88,313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,993.74x = 38,149,210,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,210,148.03/287,993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,465.41

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